It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith McMillen
Keith McMillen, a pioneer in audio and music technology, passed away in August 2024. He founded influential companies and developed groundbreaking technologies, leaving a lasting impact on music and technology.
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Keith McMillen, a significant figure in audio and music technology, passed away in August 2024 at the age of 67. Born on July 10, 1957, in Bermuda, he was instrumental in transforming live interactive music through his innovative designs and technologies. McMillen earned a BS in Acoustics from the University of Illinois and founded Zeta Music in 1979, which became known for modern violin innovations. He later served as Vice President at Gibson Guitars, where he established G-WIZ, an R&D lab that contributed to the development of the Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol. In 2005, he founded Keith McMillen Instruments, which introduced advanced musical products like the K-Bow and QuNeo, utilizing patented Smart Fabric sensors. His work extended beyond music, founding BeBop Sensors to explore wearable technology and haptics, and later Sensible Robotics, focusing on robotic skin development. McMillen's contributions have left a lasting impact on both the music and technology industries, and his legacy will continue to inspire future innovations.
- Keith McMillen was a pioneer in audio and music technology, passing away in August 2024.
- He founded several influential companies, including Zeta Music and Keith McMillen Instruments.
- McMillen developed groundbreaking technologies like the Open Sound Control protocol and Smart Fabric sensors.
- His work spanned music, wearable technology, and robotics, showcasing his innovative spirit.
- McMillen's legacy will continue to influence the future of music and technology.
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1 comments> A passionate advocate for the intersection of technology and music, Keith’s academic foundation was laid at the University of Illinois, where he earned a BS in Acoustics under the mentorship of James Beauchamp. He further honed his skills in classical guitar and composition under the guidance of Herbert Brun, Scott Wyatt, and Sal Martirano.
> Over the years, Keith developed MAPPS, an integrated computer composition, notation, and performance system that became the bedrock of his group TrioMetrik.
> In 1992, as Vice President at Gibson Guitars, Keith founded G-WIZ, an R&D lab where he developed ZIPI, a groundbreaking musical instrument control language that evolved into the Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol and lay the foundation for MPE and MIDI 2.0.
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